Dried-Cherry Scones

Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.

Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Scatter butter on top and blend with your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix in dried cherries.

Whisk together egg and cream in a small bowl, then fold into flour mixture until dough just comes together (dough will be quite delicate).

Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. With floured hands, press into a 1-inch-thick rectangle. Cut out rounds with cutter and arrange them, 2 inches apart on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet. Gather scraps together and cut out additional scones.

Bake scones, rotating baking sheet halfway through, until tops are golden, about 20 minutes. Cool on a rack about 10 minutes before serving.